Abbé Pierre
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Abbé Pierre was born on August 5, 1912, in the 4th arrondissement of Lyon and was a citizen of France [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17]. He was a Catholic priest and practiced Catholicism throughout his life [18]. His occupations included serving as a French resistance fighter, politician, and Catholic military chaplain [18][13]. He was a member of the French National Assembly from 1945 to 1951 and founded an organization in 1949 that continues to operate today [13].
He received multiple honors for his service and contributions, including the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, the Croix de guerre 1939–1945, the Resistance Medal, the Balzan Prize, Officer of the National Order of the Cedar, and an honorary doctorate from Laval University, along with two additional awards [19][20][21]. His role in the French resistance and public service was recognized through these distinctions.
Abbé Pierre died on January 22, 2007, in the 5th arrondissement of Paris due to pneumonia [22][13][1][2][3][4][5][7][8][9][10][11][12][14][16][23]. He was buried at Esteville [24].
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Esteville[10]
- Country of citizenship: France[11]
- Native language: French[12]
- Occupation: Catholic priest[13]
- Position held: member of the French National Assembly[14], founder[15], abbot[16]
- Educated at: Capuchin Friary[17]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[18], Croix de guerre 1939–1945[19], Resistance Medal[20], Balzan Prize[21], Officer of the National Order of the Cedar[22], Grand Officer of the National Order of Quebec[23], honorary doctorate at the Laval University[24], Knight of the Legion of Honour[25], Officer of the Legion of Honour[26], Commander of the Legion of Honour[27], Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[28], Escapees' Medal[29], Croix du combattant volontaire de la Résistance[30], Médaille commémorative de la guerre 1939–1945[31]
- Member of: Emmaus[32], Scouts de France[33]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[34]
- Sex or gender: male[35]
- Member of political party: Popular Republican Movement[36]
- Commons category: Abbé Pierre[37]
- Archives at: National archives of the world of work[38]
- Cause of death: pneumonia[39]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[40]
- Religious order: Order of Friars Minor Capuchin[41]
- Family name: Grouès[42]
- Given name: Marie[43], Joseph[44], Henri[45], Henry[46]
- Topic's main category: Category:Abbé Pierre[47]
- Work location: Paris[48]
- Medical condition: Parkinson's disease[49]
- Manner of death: natural causes[50]
Why It Matters
Abbé Pierre has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 64 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
FAQs
Where was Abbé Pierre born?
Abbé Pierre was born in 4th arrondissement of Lyon[2].
Where did Abbé Pierre die?
Abbé Pierre passed away in 5th arrondissement of Paris[4].
What did Abbé Pierre do for work?
Abbé Pierre worked as a Catholic priest[5], French resistance fighter[6], politician[7], and Catholic military chaplain[8].
Where did Abbé Pierre go to school?
Abbé Pierre was educated at Capuchin Friary[17].
What awards did Abbé Pierre receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[18], Croix de guerre 1939–1945[19], Resistance Medal[20], and Balzan Prize[21].